Tarleton State University: cost & net price by income
Stephenville, Texas
The average net price at Tarleton State University is about $20,261 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $16,517 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $22,730. Published in-state tuition is $7,878. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$16,517/yr
- $30k–$48k$17,904/yr
- $48k–$75k$21,117/yr
- $75k–$110k$22,560/yr
- $110k+$22,730/yr
Tarleton State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $20,261
- In-state tuition
- $7,878
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,958
- Students receiving aid
- 37%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Tarleton State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Tarleton State University is about $20,261 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Tarleton State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Tarleton State University is about $16,517 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Tarleton State University?
- At Tarleton State University, published in-state tuition is $7,878 and out-of-state tuition is $17,958 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Tarleton State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Tarleton State University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)